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Envoy of Belfast continues to offer one of the best selections of womenswear available in an independent retail environment. With Spring-Summer '15 deliveries now arriving, this is highlighted by new pieces from the likes of Céline, Acne, FWK by Engineered Garments, Margaret Howell and Dries Van Noten, among others.

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—01. Mountain Shirt Parka.
—02. Jungle Fatigue Trousers.

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One of the more interesting collections for me every season is Takashi Tateno’s Workers line. I greatly enjoy seeing what vintage reference he is utilizing for each collection, as most of his pieces are based on workwear, military, outdoor or traditional styles from the 1930s-70s. It is also interesting to see how he might reconfigure designs from previous collections, as is the case with his latest Mountain Shirt Parka. He is certainly taking a fresh approach to creating vintage reproductions and his website is also a fount of information, featuring many of the original items he takes inspiration from.

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Gosha Rubchinskiy recently put together a list of inspirational Russian books for a short feature on the Oki-ni website. There is an interesting mix of painting, photography, sport and subculture, which isn't overly surprising given the collection's references.

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The Cav Empt collection continues to develop with each new season, and it's one of my favourites to watch. Spring-Summer '15 has been especially strong so far and this recent Honeyee editorial showcases several pieces that have yet to be released.

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—01. Made in Japan.

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Union recently received their first shipment from Wacko Maria. The label hasn't been widely distributed outside of Japan in the past, so it's good to see their product hitting stores we can purchase from a lot more easily.

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After recently holding an exhibition devoted to the work of Ed and Deanna Templeton at the LA Art Book Fair, New York's Boo-Hooray gallery continue to exert their influence on the West Coast with a group photography show featuring the likes of Ray Potes, Tobin Yelland, C.R. Stecyk III, Andrea Sonnenburg and Jerry Hsu. The curation is logically complimentary, bringing together artists whose obvious confluence is where the subcultural fields of skateboarding, zine making and street photography meet. Following an opening reception between 7 and 10pm tonight, the exhibition can be viewed by appointment until April 19th.

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The thought of summers on the Mediterranean often seem dreamy and romantic, but Brett Lloyd's Scugnizzi, published by Dashwood Books, presents another perspective. Focusing on the beaches of Naples, the London-based photographer captures a different kind of beauty, paying particular attention to colour, the region's youth, and the richness of southern Italian culture.

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I feel like I’ve professed my admiration for predominantly grey running shoes enough that it probably goes without saying. In spite of that the internal dialogue remains, with the consistent question rattling around in my brain: "But do they come in grey?" Enter Lunge, the German shoe manufacturer, whose simple but technical runners come in a number of variations of almost every grey colourway, as well as other colour options for the more adventurously inclined. The Adagio style, designed for long distance running, features signature details such as premium suede, a distinct high traction sole unit, and the graphic use of venting on the sides and toe box.